This piece is by Steph Fitzsimmons.You can see more of her work here.

Emotional remembrance a hopeful beginning for change in North Carolina

By Pam Hay, Best Friends Network Volunteer

Last night a group of animal advocates came together in Raleigh, North Carolina to attend a candlelight vigil in memory of lives lost – in this case 145 canine lives – who were killed through no fault of their own, but because of an unjust law.

Heartbreaking to all involved, the purpose of the vigil was twofold; to mourn the loss of the euthanized dogs, including approximately 70 puppies, as well as to help make sure this does not reoccur.

The event’s message was clear; change the way dogs are treated once seized from fighting operations. Give them the opportunity to be individually assessed by experienced and reputable organizations and give them the chance they deserve – the one that was denied to these innocent victims.

To read the full article, view pictures and video, and find out how you can help in the fight to treat fight bust dogs as the individual victims that they are, please visit:
http://network.bestfriends.org/stopbsl/news/32655.html